A Moment of Truth for the Democratic Party

Sen. Bentsen’s remarks focused on the Democratic Party’s bid for the presidency in 1992. He said that “this is an important time for us (Ame… read more

Sen. Bentsen’s remarks focused on the Democratic Party’s bid for the presidency in 1992. He said that “this is an important time for us (Americans) and it is a moment of truth for Democrats.” The word is out, according to Bentsen, that Democrats just can’t win the White House in 1992, that the party is going to lose seats in the Senate and that there will be a massive realignment in the House. But he said, “I don’t believe a word of it, and you shouldn’t either. The past has shown that the Democratic Party wins in spite of all the polls and doomsayers.” close

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Program ID:
17547-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
First Aired:
Apr 14, 1991 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 15, 1991 | 4:40am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 14, 1991 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 14, 1991 | 7:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 14, 1991 | 10:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 15, 1991 | 1:10am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 15, 1991 | 4:40am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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